While we are all doing our part to beat COVID-19, and we will, we also want you to know that the BigBearRealEstate.com team is here for you in Big Bear! For instance, if you own a cabin in Big Bear, and have not been able to visit for awhile, reach out to us and we'll go check on it for you. If you are wondering what is going on in Big Bear, in the real estate market or otherwise, reach out to Continue Reading
5 Reasons To Sell Your Big Bear Cabin This Winter
Should you sell or should you wait? People often ask if it is a good time to sell a Big Bear home during the winter months, or whether they should wait until the spring. While it may seem logical to sell during the traditionally busier warmer season, this is not necessarily the case in Big Bear. Big Bear is a unique market because of its winter resort appeal, and that means Continue Reading
Why Doesn’t a Big Bear Appraiser Use Price Per Square Foot to Determine Value?
By Rick Hackney, Hackney Appraisal Service "What is the price per sq ft?" I get this question often from Realtors and homeowners. Because this is a common method of comparison, I thought I would explain how appraisers view this approach to value. The price per sq ft is the most familiar method of comparison that many people are aware of. Remember that everything about the property is Continue Reading
Is Your Big Bear Listing Priced Right?
By Rick Hackney, Hackney Appraisal Service Overpricing your home can be a problem. Let’s review some of the most common mistakes made in arriving at a list price, and my comments. 1. There is a listing down the street that you view as inferior to your home and therefore your property should be listed for a higher price. Comment: Closed and pending sales are the best indicators of value, Continue Reading
Is It Time To Buy Down In Big Bear?
Now Might Be The Time To Buy Down In Big Bear Whenever market values increase and the equity in your investment property starts to grow, buying up in Big Bear can be a great way to put yourself in a position to grow even more equity. However, not everyone has the desire to take on the additional responsibility that comes with owning a bigger investment property. Some people want to simplify Continue Reading
New Big Bear Real Estate Website
New & Improved BigBearRealEstate.com Gives You The Insider Edge On Big Bear Real Estate Investing We are excited to announce the launch of the new sleeker, more functional, easier-to-use BigBearRealEstate.com! In today's real estate market, consumers want more than just the ability to view property listings. The truth is that the big data-aggregating sites such as Zillow and Redfin do not Continue Reading
How Accurate are Zillow Home Value Estimates in Big Bear?
By Rick Hackney, Hackney Appraisal Service - 7/2/2017 Zillow is one of the most popular websites for real estate information. You can enter an address and get an estimate of the home's value called a "Zestimate". These computer generated value opinions are often taken as gospel and are regularly quoted to real estate agents by buyers to challenge high asking prices and sellers Continue Reading
Selling Your Big Bear Vacation Rental Property
4 Ways To Maximize Return When Selling Your Big Bear Vacation Rental Property Is it time to sell your revenue-generating vacation rental property? You don’t have to stop receiving a return while your property is being marketed for sale. In fact, a savvy buyer may find that an active vacation rental is attractive and may pay a higher price. It is possible to have your cake and Continue Reading
Pre-Listing Appraisals A Good Idea in Big Bear
Should I get an appraisal of my Big Bear cabin before listing it for sale? By Rick Hackney, Hackney Appraisal Service If you’re working with a Realtor to list your property, most likely they will provide you with a CMA (comparative market analysis) that identifies recent comparable closed sales, properties in escrow, current listings and expired listings. This is an important step in getting Continue Reading
Big Bear Heats Up This Winter
Big Bear Heats Up As Temperatures Drop Big Bear is abuzz. Every year, there is always excitement about winter's arrival in our beloved mountain resort... but this year it's different. Things are happening. El Niño - Winter Storms Winter is here. The weather predictions are becoming reality. Weather forecasters have been predicting an El Niño that will bring Continue Reading
